Middle Class Neighborhoods Outside of Manila, Philippines

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Do you want me to cover more affordable subdivisions in the Philippines? If so, don't hesitate to let me know in the comments!

[@arisejeff]

Would you be able to cover more Quezon City. I want to be close to BGC and Makati but more affordable by 15-30% cheaper while only 20-30 mins away by metro. I would like more info about its subdivisons

[@elizabethwatanabe7729]

Could you feature condos that are affordable around BGC but not necessarily within BGC? Thank you. God bless

[@arisejeff]

@@elizabethwatanabe7729 yes, I like this too. I think he already has a vid but another one is good

[@joannaestrada9767]

Tagaytay please :)

[@ranma9823]

@@elizabethwatanabe7729 Here's a few for you, there's SMDC Light Residences, Urban Deca Homes, Pines Peak (?), Sunshine 100, etc. in Mandaluyong. Grace Residences, Ridgewood Tower, Acacia Estates, etc. in Taguig. And tons in Makati, which is also near BGC.

[@bgatdula7882]

Great video but you should do one in areas like North of Manila i.e. Bulacan and Pampanga.

[@garyjohnson4843]

My husband is from Pampanga so we bought a house in a gated subdivision in Angeles City to be close to his family. At this point we split our time between our house in the Philippines and our house in the US. The place was slightly used, as the builder had it as a model and worked out of part of it, but it came mostly furnished and has a pool. We got more land and house than we have in the US for about half the cost. His parents take care of the place when we aren't there.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Will do

[@JamesIsHereRightNow]

Given the foreign-ownership restrictions, Evan, would you please do a video on condominiums that are available for sale and rent in these communities? Thank you in advance for that.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I got you James 🤝

[@prestonismyrealtor]

Marry an amazing Filipina and buy real estate together 😁

[@joewtjjoewp1]

Interesting :D I'm also very curious if you could create a similar video, about Middle class neighborhoods (sub-urban style) In and outside of Cebu City/ Lapu Lapu City if possible ;)

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Of course Vincent. I'll be sure to include subdivisions in/around Cebu City

[@joewtjjoewp1]

@@TheSavvyExpat Thanks man!

[@jetd9716]

Good thing you covered Antel Grand Village or where we are at Grand Broadmore, it's like communities over communities bunch up together. The lots were a bit pricey@ $35K per sqr ft. but was happy with the 4bd, 3bath one for $9mil still a deal compare to the states where our house sold for $500K (insane). Love the neighborhood, quite and accessible to anything I need fresh fruits, seafood and local eateries and as well as upscale ones. So close to Manila too and Batangas is a motorbike ride away.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks for sharing Jet

[@solo_international777]

Yes could provide more subdivisions in another video, thanks this was very informative 😎

[@jonfisher5351]

Awesome. Thank you so much. So appreciative for putting these videos together.

[@rogmac2366]

Can you cover more of the issue with Foreign ownership of property? What can a foreigner own and what can they not?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Will do Roger. Short summary - foreigners can't own property here (house and lot.) However, foreigners can have full ownership of condos.

[@namvet1968]

@@TheSavvyExpat Is renting a house or condo fairly easy for a US citizen?

[@jlmarc01]

Great info. Good place to be outside Manila. For me it’s hard to leave Manila. So much to do there. But I would definitely consider living there if I had a car. Saw so much beauty when I visited Cavite

[@007cdazzle]

Found your videos and now im consuming em

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks Jasmine

[@Nobumblegumforyou]

It's a little pricey for Philippines. These developers are pocketing a huge sum. Not quite sure how locals on a average income manage to do it. Batangas looks nice ;)

[@TheSavvyExpat]

agreed Alexander

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

Antipolo is definitely a prime location now. As you mention, it is convenient for Manila and the city has all the facilities/amenities you need. My wife and I bought three residential properties, as well as one commercial property, three/four years ago, pre-pandemic, and their value has almost doubled. Having said that, the rental prices are extremely reasonable. Manila is only 1-2 hours away, depending on traffic, of course.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

You guys really got a good deal on that one! Amazing job.

[@namvet1968]

Interesting info. May I ask the rental price for a house?

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

@@namvet1968 as with anywhere it depends on the location. The houses we rent out are relatively new and are at a fairly high altitude so it is cooler and there is no risk of flooding. They are in gated communities with decent facilities. We charge 25,000 pcm per property.

[@microtrader540]

Great video. Thanks for the detail. Keep them coming!

[@pac9764]

Great content again, ST! Please always include the rental cost of these homes when available. Keep up the good work.

[@jamesclaire115]

Another great video.Thank tou for sharing. The problem with buying property in The Philippines is the high interest rates.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Very true James

[@jamesclaire115]

Interest rates were 9 percent for a 5 year mortgage and 16 percent for a ten year mortgage. Needless to day we chose the 5 year plan. When l refinanced my home in America, l paid the condo off. Now another point: My wife owns the home and farm in the province. I was supposed to get the title to the condo. Then, because l am married, my asawa's name is also on the condo title. So much for a foreigner owning a condo in The Philippines. God bless the islands of paradise.

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Nice Video Evan! Good to see multiple areas!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Glad this was useful for you Ted!

[@kdp1739]

Great video. Thank you Evan 🤙🏼

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks Peter!

[@sehunlimitedsonyahoward1165]

Yes. I like options. Thank you and everyone for making these videos. What is covig like there?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

The situation is still strict here compared to the U.S, though it's much less strict than back then.

[@JaJa-xx2yd]

Cool to see the the various home prices in areas just outside on Manila.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I agree. There's a variety of homes to get out here.

[@davidsiemer7578]

Excellent commentary and good advice. Could you please do some research and information video about Nuvali area

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Sure thing David, I was just in Nuvali a couple days ago.

[@doppelgangster]

You can go up north too, until angeles pampanga. Just beside subic and clark.

[@lynnvh5445]

Thanks for all this information...👍

[@preemadrid]

your informational videos are awesome. how about rentals for someone who wants to maybe stay 6 months to a year at a time?

[@ranma9823]

There's a lot of 1 year rentals. 6 months, not so much. Mostly on Facebook or Airbnb.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll look around Pree. It's not common to find short term rentals here.

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

Great video Evan, I have a home in Dasmarinas so I agree, great location close to Manila yet so very nice living conditions. Thanks for all the homework you did to find some great places to live.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

100% Gary, more of these to come

[@jonbenedict9835]

Good info and appreciated. Interested to see/hear more options in Cavite Province (like Tagaytay) and Batangas Province that have fruit trees and small area to grow vegetables.

[@dugfriendly]

This is just what I'm into. Plus vids about making sure I get the visa right 👍

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll be sure to cover that too 👍

[@tammyahlers6185]

Thank you for your videos they are really helpful

[@Samalb900]

Would be great if you make video about how to buy a property what's the fees and break down

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Fantastic idea Sam. Noted.

[@jerrynam]

Great video Evan.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Appreciate you Jerry!

[@keemoe007]

Nice video. Thanks

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks Norman 🙌

[@josephperalta3096]

Kool video. Im moving to the Phillipines next year. I currently live in the San Francisco Bay area. Can you please make a video about Mutinlupa sub divisions? Maybe subdivisions in Soldiers field or anywhere close to Alabang that is Middle class. Thanks

[@damncars2618]

That's good information. I'm looking to locate north of Manila maybe Subic. I prefer a Beach House.

[@titowhitepatch8668]

Nice video! yes please, cover more affordable and reasonably priced house and lot in Batangas, especially those priced around 9mPesos... also add costs associated with subdivisions. since you grew up in the US, i'd like to hear your opinion on the layout and sizes of the rooms. Cheers!

[@khakikyan5818]

Those subdivision are overprized, and the houses are so small. If you are from US, which you are used to big rooms youll be dismayed. I toured some homes which they called tripping, i just wont mention names.

[@loulou55...]

If you're from US... If you like and prefer a US lifestyle... You better don't leave the US The world outside US is quite different... 🤔😉😎

[@khakikyan5818]

@@loulou55... a matter of fact a have a niece who regretted buying. And bakit bitter ka, it is a comment. May pasabi sabi ka pa na stay na lang US. Bakit!! Di pwede mag sabi ng personal experience, ahente ka ba? Hijo o hija ka man your negative comment to my comment proves na tama sinabi ko plus may sumangayon sa akin.

[@rubycebreros2330]

popuLation wise... US is round 329 MILLION people over a 9,800,000 or 9.8 million km2........ philippines 112 Million people over 300,000 km2.....so i guess u understand supply and demand.... if u go the provinces it can get cheaper.... but these places are near the area of more than 23 million people which is the National Capital Region.... plus everything here are imported... we are an island nation... what can one expect?

[@rubycebreros2330]

plus US houses are mainly wood and hardiflex... so..... these houses are concrete..

[@rubycebreros2330]

@@khakikyan5818 plus i dont beleive you saying that she regret it... didnt she see the place before she moved there? guess you bluffing

[@jcespiridion7845]

Nice video Evan! I like that you covered the suburbs South of Manila. There are nice neighborhoods and developments to suit every need and budget. For those interested just try to do a bit of homework to understand how things are done. Good luck and more power to your channel and subscribers. 🙂

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks a lot! There's so many subdivisions to cover in and around Manila. Take care 🙌

[@vgwalldecals]

Keep in mind that ONLY Filipinos can own a house and lot. As a foreigner you can be on the deed but not as the primary owner. If you are not paying cash for any of these places mortgages are a little different in the Philippines than they are in the US. Most developments offer bank financing and in house financing. The bank financing (at least all the banks I checked with) have an age limit of 60 so that means your mortgage has to be paid off at 60 years of age. I'm not sure if there is an age limit on in house financing. Be prepared when you see the closing costs and mortgage rates, you ain't in Kansas any more. When it comes down to it, I think it's more cost effective just to build like so many expats end up doing.

[@vgwalldecals]

@@peterhuang1431 from what I "understand" should the Filipino spouse pass away and there is a foreign spouse on the deed the court is supposed to allow you to sell it. You want your name on the deed also so the property can't be sold from underneath you as well.

[@vgwalldecals]

@@peterhuang1431 My wife and I will be heading back to the Philippines early next year. If the rents stay as cheap as they are now, we will just rent. Purchasing a new home just doesn't seem worth it considering what you actually get. The closing costs, VAT tax and financing is insanity. My Filipina wife does own a house in General Trias that is rented but it's in a subdivision that really isn't foreigner friendly so we will leave the renters there.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Valuable info right there

[@gregmedbourn5347]

Can you do a quick video just saying what an average 1 bed rental would be for those sane areas.. Daniel, Just a quick picture of those areas and a quick rental prices.. I think most people would be looking for rentals a lot more then buying a house.. Maybe include malls or shopping areas and how transportation works in getting around.. Bless you my brother Greg

[@ytmaharlika9131]

Yes their is a house for rental in subdivision, but its hard to find, seldom. But the price of renting is higher than condo, better rent to own condo for expats to own.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll keep that in mind Greg. Most 1 bed houses in these subdivision are very affordable. God bless 🙌

[@LoveyourLife-1970]

Heya Evan, would love to see a more in-depth video on Silang, Cavite. And if possible, link or cover some websites that keep up to date information on land or lots for sale and rental houses. We are planning to build in Silang so we want to have a house to rent while we are building. Lamudi doesn't seem to be updated very often.

[@johnclark7973]

Do you have more of these videos?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll make another one John

[@johnclark7973]

@@TheSavvyExpat Awesome 👍😎

[@mrgood2466]

Savvy Expat I really enjoy the information you are giving me regarding the Philippines. But the truth is I watch you because I think you are so adorable looking

[@angelrdev]

Video about building house. The lot and the building prices, including permits, etc... you might nees

[@jcespiridion7845]

Check out the My P.I. dream vlog @Ángel Ramírez.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

👍 will do

[@SiRasputin]

don't know if you covered laguna - nuvali and santa rosa are also good options

[@TheSavvyExpat]

They are. Will be sure to cover those places.

[@635vin]

Your 3BR Sun Valley house is not in Eastland Heights by Megaworld. Rather, is in an adjacent subdivision (Sun Valley Estates) per description.

[@Alleyoop7942]

Interested in Tagaytay Highlands and surrounds. Also Subic Bay

[@MrRight-v2s]

Almalfi is also in Cebu! Seems like the same handful of home developers in the Philippines. In the United States middle class don’t have maid quarters. Guessing this is considered rich for Filipinos.

[@lynn8794]

Great job Evan! We are definitely going to move back to the Philippines in less than a year or two. So disgusted with the current situation here in California. Just curious, care to share what type of visa your family got to relocate to the PHILIPPINES?

[@walkingboss]

Some great developments. But, as a foreigners you can't own the land.. I built a home in Negros, but it is my wife's. I bought a condo in my name in Manilla.. Very nice video.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Good stuff Tommy

[@josephperalta3096]

Hay Evan can you please look into affordable homes in Mutinlupa metro Manila. Thanks bra. Moving there this year

[@Twilight_Charger]

I love what you are doing, it is a huge help. I am interested in land in Northern Cebu. I am looking for a mountain type lot with ocean views. Thanks and keep up the good videos.

[@Speedi-tm5dm]

More of Antipolo pls

[@OpenBarn]

You should do townhomes labeled as condos

[@daviddepace3555]

I found this video very informative, thank you. you give a lot of information on your channel and it's appreciated. I am retiring to the Philippines (SRRV) in the next few months to join my wife and 2 daughters. I've been looking in the areas of Tagaytay, cavite (silang), and an are that you didn't cover but looks possible as a place to raise a family which is santa rosa in Laguna area. Both my daughters are teenagers so schools are important. Anyway, thank you for all the help you provide.. David

[@tmclbnk]

Savvy Expat, subscribers like myself love nature or nice relaxing towns near water to rent. That’s looking to retire seasonally. I like golf course communities. Thumbs up 👍

[@SeaOfLuv]

Good job!

[@NadoJoe]

Pls do beach homes. I’m from San Diego and grew up n Coronado so would want to be néxt to beaches. Maybe near cebu or Palawan? Thank u

[@theupsidetv2007]

Please cover Angeles City living

[@TheSavvyExpat]

🤝

[@gokulm352]

can you talk about acacia estates ?

[@cruzmalibu4361]

“A balcony for the kids to hang out on” 😳

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Mwhahahaha

[@reewarren2988]

Can you do a video like this for Cebu?

[@Irrev]

Antipolo is a city, situated in Rizal Province

[@samwalker1691]

Curious about the Binan, San Pedro or Carmona area

[@diageorge6460]

Can you do one in dumaguete ? Ty I’m retiring soon I’m 50 now and hopefully Soon!! Ty love your content

[@manilamartin1001]

I haven't seen any posts in a while. I hope everything is ok.

[@spmrosepi1]

Thank you but would be nice to cover hospitals in our outside Manila that accept health insurance from USA like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, etc

[@charlesreeder2594]

I would like to see what is available in San Juan, La Union

[@DrDlane]

Nice overview, Evan. May I suggest mentioning the population of each of these areas. A question, are there homes available in these communities that are not part of a subdivision? An overview of that might be interesting as well. Keep up the good work.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll be sure to include these details in the next one!

[@A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES]

I would like to live in Antipolo but land overlooking the jungle on a hill. 500-1000 sqm land.

[@alfredopampanga9356]

Factor in the fact that these houses are often just crappy. Looks good while new , falls apart once the developer pockets your cash

[@TheSavvyExpat]

True. I'd rather build my own house

[@ednel143]

More in depth and on location for each subs in Cavite pls

[@morrishooks7536]

Question? Do you know if they have subdivisions for seniors. But something nice. When I say senior think foreigner senior. I asking because I looking for something that’s quite. No karaoke whatsoever.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll have to look. Of course it'll be more expensive but that's the point - exclusivity

[@morrishooks7536]

@@TheSavvyExpat yes that’s point

[@danielblanco8052]

ALWAYS LIKE THE CHEAPER ONES. MY FIRST QUESTION WOULD BE HOW ABOUT KARAOKE AND BARKING DOGS

[@TomBTerrific]

You’re doing a great job with your presentation. Unfortunately it only confirmed my feelings about property values in the Philippines. In a word NUT. Considering the labor and materials costs in the Philippines. The developers must be making a killing. The lot sizes do 4,500 sq ft are considered substandard in many parts of the US. If these are typical prices I don’t think I would be buying anything in the Philippines and rental property would be my choice although I wouldn’t spend $1,000 mth for 5he one you showed. Please don’t misunderstand me I love being in the Philippines but that doesn’t mean I will pay excessive prices to live there. This world has to many other options. Maybe one day the Philippines will realize this and it’s people can start to prosper.

[@seamike55]

HA!! I currently live in Des Moines………..Iowa! 😛

[@darrylk808]

Are these homes "condominiumized" so that foreigners can purchase? AND most important....do these homes have Air Conditioning? :)

[@ytmaharlika9131]

Hahah, airconditioning? Have electricfan? Have rice cooker? Hahaha, of course you have to buy dude🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴😆😆😆

[@ranma9823]

People buy their own air conditioning units in the Philippines. And no, these homes are "house and lots"', not condos. So yeah, a foreigner won't be able to buy it under his name.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hey Darryl these homes cannot be purchased by foreigners unfortunately. AC also is most often bought by the resident!

[@darrylk808]

@@TheSavvyExpat Figures! :( I guess I'll just have to find me a Filipina...better check with the wife first? :)

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@@darrylk808 LOL

[@rickmccarroll9993]

I wish I knew more about Iloilo Iloilo c . That where I am looking to living my special friend

[@loulou55...]

After 8 yrs. in Cavite (General Trias) we just moved to Iloilo City. A really big improvement of my lifestyle. You can't go wrong in Iloilo.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Iloilo is a great place to live. I'll be sure to cover that for you!

[@rickmccarroll9993]

@@TheSavvyExpat thank you my special friend

[@garylambert6481]

I would be interested in lot & home prices around cebu

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Got you Gary

[@garylambert6481]

My wife prepurchased a couple lots over that way in a gated community & property values have gone up quite a bit since they were purchased. I'm not really keen on the gated community thing. Would like a fixer upper within 30 minutes of the city. The wife's neices will be of college age in 5 to 10 years & would like to have a home base over there. Near water with room to stretch our feet.

[@edwardhilton2130]

I would like to know about taxes. Do expats pay taxes in the Philippines? What about their home country taxes? I haven't seen anyone do a video about taxes.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Noted Edward ✅️

[@stevesmith1127]

Can you check Dumaguete and Valencia areas for cost if they have sub divisions? I want to find a place with large amount of land, in the hills somewhere where its cooler. I also like the place Antipolo area because its out of the city, and in the cooler hills still near Hospitals in Manila. What is the area like around where the VA Hospital is ?? Thank you for the info Sir.:)

[@theupsidetv2007]

Can foreigners buy those houses with lots? I thought in the Philippines foreigners can only buy condos. Please clarify.

[@gandalfstormcrow2486]

What search engine do you use?

[@nicemike3275]

Keep on 👍👍👍😘

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks Mike

[@drrao9954]

Please let us know how a foreigner can own a landed property in Php? Maybe, owning it through a company. It is just a suggestion but are there ways to own one? Cheers

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll be sure to dig into some work around. I want to make sure the info I give you is legal 😂

[@thnaykhwam2425]

Thanks Savvyexpat. Great video too. Loads of information 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks Pat!

[@ariefraiser140]

$420,000 for a house in that Antipolo subdivision? If I'm going to put that type of money into a house it's going to be in a country where I have rights to the land. Wow. That price takes away from the low cost benefits of moving to the Phillipines.

[@jeromefym9548]

That’s the point they don’t want you there

[@backtothePI]

Could you do Northfields in Malolos Bulacan? 🙏🏾

[@rephillips56]

How about Cebu?

[@davealbay-yenney3478]

How about near Cebu instead of Manila?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Will do

[@jaecrowder7802]

Yo... just wondering if you are aware of Laguna province..Subdivisions in Binan, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao and Calamba. If not, make separate vlog 😃

[@MarkCalica]

Can you do tagaytay?

[@noobbrother2d937]

are you going back to the states or live in the philippines permanently?

[@boeinglaugan8539]

Last request, Three to five bedrooms Town house (or Condo) the very closest to BGC? or Makati. What's BGC? (Colorado, USA)

[@Hicks-g1m]

1000 Pesos is my budget thanks Evan but I think I can build my own house LoL 😆😆

[@TheSavvyExpat]

😂 take matters into your own hands

[@gildalim1763]

One story houses . No stair climbing to prevent injuries. Developers , get it?

[@rosarioarquero-martin3461]

How about north of Manila?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Will be sure to cover North Manila in a coming video

[@jrent52002]

so u sayin $150k usd and we good?

[@philiprodgers670]

Any good places in quezon city

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll do more research on QC

[@mrhawk1924]

In America 🇺🇸, I'm Bishop Wanja Magic Lonh John from brick city The Getto of Louisville Ky

[@Spanish101class]

We have the same background picture hahaha

[@TheSavvyExpat]

It's a nice view!

[@JohnBotting]

All well and good talking about buying, which makes no sense to me as we are not allowed to own property. Why not talk about renting as that is far more relevant to the majority of your viewers

[@lochinvar50]

Can anyone who acquired Philippine citizenship own house and lot in RP?